Several years ago when our family was in a crisis situation I found myself saying the same thing over and over, “I don’t know. I’ve never been down this road before.” It was a time when as a mom and […]
Here I am again, in the midst of making my life include healthy habits on a regular basis. Drink my water. Don’t eat that Twinkie. Yes, there is time to run. Oops don’t forget those exercises for your neck and […]
Why do I do this? Why do I write here and in my own private, paper journal? There are so many fantastic blogs out there. I’ve already enjoyed 3 of them just this morning. You can see what I read […]
It’s August 20th. Schools have started here in the Des Moines Area. Colleges are starting all around us as well. My sister-in-law took her middle child to Iowa City last week. She commented on how quiet her house was that […]
At first I was taking some time to “put my thoughts together”…then I thought we would be announcing our newly remodeled web site/blog soon so I could just wait…but I don’t want you to forget that life is worth Treasuring. […]
I don’t want you to have any excuses for not taking some time out for you and your spouse. I have more stories to share. Remember the point is not to feel pressure to copy anyone but to get ideas. […]
Honestly today’s Wellness Wednesday suggestion is the easiest healthy habit yet! Studies have proven that grateful people are happier, healthier people. REALLY! Our local Christian radio station was talking about a study done with teenagers struggling with depression. They asked […]
This weekend was very comfortable for me. I’ve been working extra hours for 3 weeks now. I can let that drive me crazy with the “what about getting______ done” but I’ve determined this is the current season I am in. […]
As we continue along this journey of dealing with “unthinkable circumstances” in our lives and in the lives of those around us today I’d like to focus on the “those around us” part. Carol Kent sums it up well in […]
One of the hardest things for me to remember to do is to take care of me. You know, the day gets going and there is work to be done, people to talk to, notes to write and music to […]
